Super Circus comic book are based on the American television program which aired live on Sunday afternoons from 1949-1956 on ABC. The award-winning show featured circus and clown acts performing in front of a studio audience. Mary Hartline and Claude Kirchner were the hosts (Jerry Colonna succeeded Kirchner as "Ringmaster" in the final New York season), and Bruce Chase conducted the band. The 3 issues are also known as Four Color Comics #542,592,694.